8-Bit Capital

8-Bit Capital is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco that invests at the inception stage of software companies. The firm describes its approach as high-conviction, concentrating commitments in a small number of startups founded at the earliest point in their development. Its stated remit covers businesses that use software to connect people and organisations in new ways, with particular focus on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and fintech.

The firm is led by co-founders and General Partners Jonathan Abrams and Kent Lindstrom, both of whom come from entrepreneurial and investing backgrounds. The firm's mission is described as providing "connected capital for the software startups of the future".

Portfolio patterns across the firm's investments include AI tools for sales and healthcare, security platforms, business software and financial technology. Broader sector interests extend to healthcare, sales technology and business software alongside its core software and financial technology focus. Founding year, fund size, check size and team size are not disclosed.

For candidates, the firm's structure is that of a small, partner-led investment team backing founders before or shortly after company formation, with an emphasis on software-first businesses in AI, security and financial services.